Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology at University of Montana

Programme overview

Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. They ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The program-specific courses begin spring semester.

Faculty: Missoula College | Duration: 65 credit hours; two-year plan of study | Location: Missoula, MT, United States

What you will study

65 credit hours. Required courses include Medical Terminology; Human Anatomy & Physiology I (must be passed with a minimum of a B); Contemporary Mathematics; Intro to Psychology; Introduction to Technical Writing; Medical Ethics; Introduction to Surgical Technology; Surgical Lab I; Surgical Pharmacology.

Career pathways

The Surgical Technology program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a surgical technologist, an integral member of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies (University of Montana undergraduate admission; no separate programme-specific application is listed unless noted). Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of instrumentation and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Students admitted to the University of Montana enter as Associate of Arts (AA) general studies majors with an emphasis in the program of their choice. Students must select the specific prerequisite courses required for their chosen area of study after meeting with the program advisor. Students must apply to the program by October 1 of each year. Students may apply while enrolled in the A.A. Prerequisite courses with acceptance to the program to be determined after autumn semester grades are finalized. BIOH 201N / BIOH 202N (Anatomy and Physiology I and lab) must be passed with

Duration: 65 credit hours; two-year plan of study

Apply through the official page: https://umontana.edu/apply.php

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